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Reset your PC and clean install Windows 10 to solve problems
It has been a while since Windows came on a DVD disc and this makes it hard to perform a clean install of the OS. How do you erase everything and start with a fresh […]
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Search Google Drive faster and better to find the files you want
There is a search box at the top of Google Drive for finding files, but are you using it effectively? If you can’t find the files you want, try these advanced search tips for Google […]
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Add a GIMP plugin to optimise image size and quality for the web
GIMP is one of the best free photo editing applications and it has a great range of features. It can be extended even further by adding plugins and here is a free one for optimising […]
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Pablo is an awesome image editor for creating shareable images
Do you post images on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, your blog or website? What do you use to create them? If you are not using Pablo, you are missing out on a fantastic resource. It’s superb.
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Firefox just fixed the web! Never get a 404 error again!
One of the most common errors experienced when browsing the web is the dreaded 404 error. Well Firefox just fixed it and broken websites have just become a thing of the past.
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Why I uninstalled antivirus software on my Windows PC
Do you need antivirus software or a full security suite on your Windows PC? What will happen if you choose not to run antivirus or antispyware software? Is it dangerous not to use security?
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No Firefox jump lists in Windows – here’s the fix
Right click the Firefox icon in the taskbar and you should see a jump list, which is a menu containing useful items. Sometimes though, it just isn’t there. What’s going on and how do you […]
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Recover GBs of space by cleaning up Windows File History
File History is a type of backup utility that is built into Windows 10 and 8. After using it for some time you might find that the backup disk is full. What can you do? […]
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Speed up VirtualBox enormously with this simple tweak
VirtualBox is a great application for running various operating systems in a window on the desktop. However, the performance is sometimes not so good. In fact, it’s rotten. Why? Here is one solution you may […]
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How do you restart Windows in safe mode to fix problems?
Got a virus? Restart in safe mode and run antivirus software. Got spyware or adware? Run a removal tool in safe mode. Got a problem? Fix it in safe mode. Starting in safe mode used […]
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How to export images from a Word document
Suppose you receive a Word document that contains images and you want to save the images as separate files on the disk, perhaps to use them elsewhere. Suppose you created a document a long time […]
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Get a better Windows display by tweaking ClearType
Many people spend hours each day staring at a computer screen and if the display is not perfect it could lead to tired and sore eyes. It might even give you a headache. You can […]
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Watch your Wi-Fi hotspot with these network spy tools
Are you experiencing problems with your home Wi-Fi network? Do you have difficulties connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots when you are out with your laptop? There are some useful free utilities that can help you to […]
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Create custom searches in Firefox for speed and convenience
We spend a lot of time in web browsers searching for information such as news, hobbies, research projects, work and so on. Anything that can make searching quicker and easier is welcome and here is […]
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Is the internet too slow? Try this speedup trick
Right from the start, the internet was very slow today. Instead of the fast responsive world wide web, pages were appearing noticeably more slowly in the browser window and some websites were even producing errors. […]
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Search the disk at lightning speed in Windows
Windows has a built in search engine that can be used to find documents, apps, settings and other files on the disk drive. It is actually quite good at finding Windows settings and apps, but […]
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Hidden features of the Windows Control Panel
The Control Panel provides access to a lot of Windows configuration settings and it is frequently accessed. It is on the Start menu in Windows 7, but you must right click the Start button […]
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Clean the disk with an Advanced Uninstaller
Uninstalling Windows software using Programs and Features in the Control Panel frequently does a poor job of removing all the files and settings. It is not Windows fault and the uninstaller is provided by […]
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Keep your disk clean with Wise Program Uninstaller
Uninstallers have been provided with software for 15 years or more, but even though it is old technology and you might expect programmers to have mastered it, some uninstallers still don’t fully remove software. […]
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Got a problem with Windows or the internet? Fix it!
Everyone has problems with their computer from time to time and as they become more complicated, they become harder to fix. Windows is looks very simple on the surface and is easy to use, […]